2015 Honda Civic Natural Gas: Pricing and Features Announced
Honda confirmed US pricing and equipment for the 2015 Civic Natural Gas, offering new features and trim upgrades as the model entered its final year on sale.
Honda announced US pricing for the 2015 Civic Natural Gas, confirming the alternative-fuel saloon would be available with new features and trim upgrades as it entered its last year of production. The 2015 model continued Honda’s commitment to compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles, even as the company prepared to shift focus to hydrogen fuel cell technology.
New features and equipment for 2015
For 2015, the Civic Natural Gas was offered with a broader range of equipment. Buyers could specify leather upholstery and a navigation system, features previously reserved for other Civic variants. The Expanded View Driver’s Mirror, rearview camera, LaneWatch display, and automatic climate control were also available depending on trim. These additions aimed to bring the CNG model closer in comfort and convenience to the mainstream Civic range.
The Civic Natural Gas retained its 1.8-litre four-cylinder engine, adapted to run on compressed natural gas. Power output remained at 110 hp, with a five-speed automatic transmission as standard. The car’s CNG tank offered an EPA-rated range of roughly 190 miles between fills, reflecting the limitations of current CNG infrastructure in the US market.
Pricing and positioning
Honda priced the 2015 Civic Natural Gas from $26,740 before the $790 destination charge. This positioned it above the regular petrol Civic and the Civic Hybrid, reflecting the added cost of CNG technology. The price included standard features such as stability control, keyless entry, and a six-speaker audio system, with navigation and leather available as options. The Civic Natural Gas was offered in a limited number of US states where CNG refuelling was viable.
Shift to hydrogen and end of CNG programme
The 2015 model year marked the end of the Civic Natural Gas in the US. Honda announced it would discontinue the CNG saloon to concentrate on new hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, citing limited consumer demand and infrastructure for CNG. The decision reflected a broader industry move towards electrification and alternative fuels with greater long-term potential. For details on Honda’s transition, see Honda drops US Civic Natural Gas to focus on hydrogen fuel cell.
Civic Natural Gas in context
The Civic Natural Gas was one of the few factory-built CNG passenger cars available in the US market. While the technology offered clear emissions benefits and running cost savings in some regions, the lack of widespread refuelling infrastructure limited its appeal. Honda’s decision to end production after 2015 left the CNG passenger car segment with even fewer options, as manufacturers and customers looked increasingly to hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles for low-emissions motoring.
